The holiday starts and ends in the harbour of Zante town and over the course of a week visits the uninhabited island of Atokos, Lefkada, unspoiled Ithaca, and explores the prettiest harbours and most beautiful beaches around the coast of Kefalonia.

On this exclusive charter for Friendship Travel, up to eight single travellers may be accommodated in their own en-suite cabins on board the traditional gulet. Each cruise is Hosted for Friendship Travel by the ship’s crew, who not only sail the ship, but cater for guests.

Each day provides plenty of opportunity to swim, kayak and snorkel, as well as explore picturesque ports such as Sami on Kefalonia and Lygia on Lefkada.

Prices for a seven-night cruise from Zante start at £1295 to include flights from Gatwick, transfers, sole occupancy of an ensuite double/twin cabin, breakfast and afternoon tea each day, six lunches and six dinners, use of watersports equipment and the support of Friendship Travel staff. Regional departures available at a supplement.

The cruise may be combined with a further seven nights at one of Friendship Travel’s featured hotels on Zante, to create a fortnight’s holiday from £1775.